Why is this important?
The new plaques in the gallery of presidents are not only an element of the White House decor, but also a political narrative tool. Trump again attacked his predecessors, accusing them of inept policy.
What descriptions appeared under the portraits?
Under the “portrait” of Joe Biden, instead of his face, there is a signature machine. Trump thus suggests that Biden did not make decisions on his own. The description reads: “Sleepy Joe Biden was — by far — the worst president in American history.” He accuses him of coming to power as a result of “the most unfair elections” and lists a number of failures, including the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, which – as we read – was also intended to provoke Russia into aggression against Ukraine and Hamas attacks in Israel.
“Sleepy Joe Biden was — by far — the worst president in American history,” reads the caption under the portrait. The plaque also mentions Biden's “nicknames” such as “Sleepy Joe” and “Scam Joe,” and Trump's “SAVE AMERICA” after winning the 2024 election.
What controversy was caused by the gallery of presidents in the White House?
What does Trump say about Joe Biden?
How is Obama criticized in the new gallery?
What successes does Trump take credit for in the gallery?
How were other presidents rated?
Critical descriptions also include Barack Obama, who has been called “one of the most divisive political figures” and blamed for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin's seizure of Crimea and the spread of ISIS. Bill Clinton was mentioned in the context of Hillary Clinton's loss to Trump. Underneath the portrait of Trump himself, his successes and victory in 2016 were enumerated.
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